A Breathitt County woman is dead after a crash on New Circle Road Saturday afternoon.

The wreck happened around 3 P.M. near Old Frankfort Pike. Police say James Morris' motorcycle swerved into a guardrail throwing him and his wife, Bobbi from the bike. Bobbi Morris landed several yards away from the bike and died on the scene. According to police, James Morris was seriously injured. He is at UK Hospital, listed in critical condition. The couple is from Jackson.

The crash shutdown New Circle Road for several hours, tying up traffic while accident reconstruction crews worked to clear the scene. Police do not believe drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.